Ashley & Frank's Charming Family Farm Wedding | Viroqua Barn Wedding | Farm Wedding Photographer

I think I sound like a broken record when I say "I have the best clients" but I don't care because it's true. The most amazing people find me to document they wedding days and I couldn't be happier about it.

Ashley and Frank are among those amazing people. A forecast of non-stop rain, a muddy dress and wet chairs would normally discourage a couples spirit on their wedding day. Ashley & Frank chose to embrace what they were given and their family and friends followed suit. They even continued their outdoor ceremony, rain or shine. I love their spirit and the positive energy that they put out into our universe. It ended up being one of the most captivating weddings I have ever been a part of.
Ashley is also an amazing Minneapolis photographer check her out! Ashley Miller Photography it's always a huge honor to be hired by a fellow photographer. Thank You Ashley & Frank, for an amazing day and inspiring me to always be positive!

Mayowood Barn Wedding | One Frame Friday | Meet & Greet

This weekend is my last full weekend "off" or to do basically nothing if I wanted, starting next weekend I have lots of lunch dates, coffee dates, wedding dates coming at me. 

This makes me so happy, when you inquiry with me and fill out that little contact form I don't get a whole lot of information, yes, I try to set up phone calls or Skype dates but everyone has busy schedules and email is always most convenient. There have been many many times when I haven't met the bride or groom until the wedding day, which can be a bit scary but thankfully I have never encountered a bridezilla, groomzilla or couplezilla! 

These dates are so important to me, I love to see couples interact with one another, what makes them comfortable, what makes them laugh and...what doesn't. This really breaks the ice before we start working together with the camera on. Nothing makes better photos than a happy, comfortable couple.

This photo taken at one of my favorite venues, the always classically beautiful Mayowood Stone Barn

Mayowood Stone Barn | Kari & Keith Got Married | Rochester Minnesota Photographer

The last words from Keith were "are you sure I wasn't the most awkward groom you have ever had" ? our answer was "not even close" and Kari's last words to me (besides goodbye) were, I watch your blog all the time and now it's going to be my turn! Here it is Kari- your turn. 

I don't think even mother nature could have imagined a more beautiful fall day than it was for Kari & Keith's wedding. It was perfect. I loved Kari's details she put into this wedding, I love details at every wedding-thats what makes a wedding different from another but the crates, the mums, the popcorn treats, navy and mustard yellow. I loved it for a fall wedding and I LOVE Mayowood Stone Barn. It is hands down one of my very favorite venues in the tri-state area. It's rustic and classy and has this warm cozy feeling about it- scroll down for dinner photos- you'll see what I mean. 

To top it off I got to work with my friend Krystal, Kari chose the "Dani & Krystal joint wedding" option and it couldn't have made us more happy. We love working together but yet still have 2 different perspectives for the bride. Its the best of both worlds. 

Enjoy the photos of this gorgeous fall wedding...




Just Breathtaking. Aren't they a beautiful couple??? Congrats Allen's! I loved being part of your day and I'm So excited for all the big things coming your way!!!